Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber announced on Wednesday that she will not participate in the 2022 US Open. Although players usually withdraw from the competition due to injuries, the German said there was one reason why she made the decision . which brings her only happiness: she will become a mother.

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Angelique Kerber is pregnant and will not play at the US Open 2022

In a Facebook post, Kerber used several emojis to hint that she was having a baby.

“I really wanted to play at the US Open, but in the end I decided that 2-on-1 was not a fair competition.

I’ll be taking a break from traveling the world as a tennis player for the next few months, but again, I think it’s for the best reason! I will miss you all.

New York has often been a turning point in my career, and it looks like this year will be no different in some ways! From reviving my career in 2011 to winning the title in 2016 and becoming the world number one… The US Open holds a special place in my heart and I’d like to say goodbye to you on the court before I’m no longer around the track . for some time.

Being a professional athlete means everything to me, but I’m grateful for the new path I’m on. Honestly, I’m excited and excited at the same time. Thank you for your continued support – it means everything to me” – Angelique Kerberon Facebook.

Who is Angelique Kerber?

On September 12, 2016, Angelique Kerber rose to the first place in the WTA ranking. The 34-year-old German athlete has won 14 WTA titles and currently has 673 wins and 363 losses in her career. He collected $31,886,468 in tennis prizes alone.

Angie has three Grand Slam titles to her credit: US Open 2016, Australian Open 2016 and Wimbledon 2018.